In the 1960s, Arroyo was the publisher of the teen-oriented magazine
Teenstone, a publication set up by guitarist
Ramon Jacinto and his group the Rioteers. Arroyo's major project whilst occupying the role of the First Gentleman was the sourcing of funds for the training of Filipino athletes in preparation for the
2005 Southeast Asian Games, for which the Philippines was the host nation.
Health The former First Gentleman's fragile health has been a public affair since April 9, 2007, when he underwent open heart surgery after being diagnosed with an
aortic aneurysm. The procedure lasted for ten hours but was considered successful, and 22 days after the operation, Arroyo had almost completely recovered and was discharged from hospital. However, Arroyo's health since 2007 has been described as "questionable", with serious abdominal pains resulting in an emergency landing in 2008, and another heart-related hospital visit in 2010.
Controversies During the period his wife's rule, Arroyo became the subject of a congressional investigation on allegations of corruption, including those by his wife's administration, led him to opt for voluntary exile as a management technique. ==Awards and decorations==